Exercise equipment

ABSTRACT

The present describes a multi-purpose exercise device. The device permits weight lifting in a variety of the positions. The device facilitates the removal and replacement of the weights with ease. The triangular portion of the multi-purpose exercise device allows for maximum weight lifted, and efficiency achieved, in conditioning the exerciser. Additionally, the multi-purpose exercise device may be used in a self-spotting manner.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

1. Field of the Invention

The purpose of this invention is to

2. Description of the Art Practices

U.S. Pat. No. 5,380,258 issued to Hawley, Jr. on Jan. 10, 1995 disclosesa rope climbing apparatus comprises a support, a length of rope and arope accumulator supported by the support for storing a variable lengthof rope. The accumulator includes a dancer trolley and means forforce-loading the dancer trolley to a maximum storage position. Asegment of rope is presented to a user of the apparatus so that he candraw rope from the accumulator. Variable drag mechanism supported by thesupport feeds rope pulled by the user back to the accumulator toreplenish the accumulator. The drag mechanism inhibits the feeding ofrope to the accumulator unless the rope is pulled with a forcesufficient to overcome the force-loading on the accumulator dancertrolley and move the dancer from its maximum storage position. The dragmechanism also controls the rate at which rope is fed to the accumulatorin accordance with the magnitude of the accumulator force-loading.

U.S. Pat. No. 5,989,166 issued to Capizzo, et al. Nov. 23, 1999describes an adjustable, portable apparatus for assisting weight liftersto safely perform barbell press exercises to muscular failure and assistin a forced repetition is disclosed. The apparatus includes two spacedvertically telescoping stanchions with upper ends for allowingadjustment between a minimum length position and a maximum lengthposition of the stanchions. The apparatus further includes acantilevered member extending horizontally from each of the stanchionupper ends and a member horizontally interconnecting the cantileveredmembers which allows adjustment between a minimum width position and amaximum width position of the apparatus. A lifting system is operativelyinterconnected to the horizontal member and a barbell that allowsselectable incremental vertical lifting and lowering distance duringexercise. A control system including a safety switch for actuating thelifting system to vertically lift and lower the barbell is provided. Abackup safety system is provided.

Steams in U.S. Pat. No. 6,605,024 issued Aug. 12, 2003 discloses anexercise machine includes a frame designed to rest upon a floor surface;a back rest mounted on the frame; and a foot platform mounted on theframe. At least one of the foot platform and the back rest is movablymounted on the frame in such a manner that a person may rest his backagainst the back rest and exercise his quadriceps muscles in isolated,closed chain fashion. A resistance device is preferably provided toresist an increase in distance between the user's hips and the user'sfeet due to straightening of the user's legs at the knees.

U.S. Pat. No. 6,299,568 issued to Prok Oct. 9, 2001 discusses a modularapparatus comprised of a cage and various components for attaching tothe cage for use as exercise equipment is provided. A top member of thecage is connected to a first adjustable member having a first pulley.The first adjustable member may be adjustably fixed to the cage throughan intermediate member hollow tube connected to the top member of thecage. The first adjustable member can be part of an overall pulleydevice which is also attached to the cage. The pulley device ispreferably comprised of overlapping upper and lower pulley devices. Theoverall pulley device may be comprised of a top member having second andthird pulleys mounted thereon, a bottom member having a fourth pulleyrotatably mounted thereto, and a floating member having fifth and sixthpulleys rotatably mounted thereto. A first cord and a second cord can beprovided for the upper and lower pulley devices. A second adjustablemember for providing an adjustable foot brace is disclosed. The secondadjustable member may be an elongated tube which can be slid in and outof the bottom member of the cage. The second adjustable member may havetwo pulleys rotatably mounted to it at each end. An adjustable seatingdevice, having flanges, can be connected to a side member of the cage. A“Smith” machine type device can be attached in a modular manner to thecage. Right and left carriages comprised of first and second rollersopposing rollers can be used.

U.S. Pat. No. 6,632,159 issued to Slattery Oct. 14, 2003 recites anelectromechanical device that provides a spot to a weightlifterperforming a weightlifting exercise. The device has a metal frame thatsupports two arms, called spotter arms. The two spotter arms extend outso as to be able to support a barbell. The arms raise and lower on theframe, remaining parallel with the floor and perpendicular to the frameand are powered by a motor driven lead screw. The operation of the motoris controlled by a computer control system. The input to the controlsystem is provided by a load-cell mounted in one of the two spotterarms. When the control system is operating in the spot mode, theload-cell measures the amount of force that is placed on the spotter armby the barbell held by the weightlifter. The control system then movesthe spotter arms in accordance with the amount of force on the load-cellin order to provide a safe spot thereby increasing the effectiveness ofthe exercise. The load-cell is mounted within a hollow interior of oneof the spotter arms. A mechanical assembly that transfers the force ofthe barbell supported by the arms to the load-cell is also containedwithin the hollow interior of the spotter arm.

Habing in U.S. Pat. No. 6,746,385 issued Jun. 8, 2004 discuses anexercise machine has a frame, a seat and a pair of articulated exercisearm assemblies. Each of the exercise arm assemblies is pivotallyattached to the frame with a four bar linkage. Handles at the outerextremities of the articulated arm assemblies are gripped by the user toperform the intended exercise. The geometry of the arms and their pivotpoints is arranged so that the handles of the articulated assembliesfollow arcuate paths which converge as the handles are moved forwardly.At a starting position for a press exercise, the handles areapproximately in line with the shoulders of the user. As the handles arepushed forwardly against an exercise resistance, they converge inwardlyuntil they are nearly touching when the user's arms are fullyoutstretched. The machine may also be used to perform a seated-rowexercise, in which case the handles are pulled rearwardly against theexercise resistance.

United States Published Patent Application 20030134721 to Greenlandpublished 17 Jul. 2003 suggests a An exercise machine provides selfspotting for free weights while providing full range motion for theavailable articulation associated with the free weight. A basicframework provides structure on which a self-spotting mechanism can beslidably attached. Rearwardly-extending arm or arms coupled witharticulating engagement of a free weight holder allows the free weightsto enjoy a wide range of motion. A horizontal stop provides a rest,abutment, or stop upon which the free weight holders may rest in orderto perform self-spotting for the weightlifter. In alternativeembodiments of the free weight holders, rearwardly-extending members mayeither be rigidly affixed to a free weight engager or telescope withinthe free weight engager itself. In an alternative embodiment of theself-spotting system of the present invention, rear opposing arms mayform part of the articulating member allowing forward and backwardlateral travel of the free weights. The free weight holders may thenhave short and fixed rods or posts coupled to the distal ends of theopposing arms. Opposing arms pivot with respect to both a cross memberand the articulating joints. The articulating joints allow articulationbetween the opposing arms and the free weight holders. A transverse railallows rail hooks which are attached to the free weight holders toattach to the transverse rail such that the free weights may betemporarily attached to the transverse rail. The free weights may eitherbe positioned by such hooks on the transverse rail or rested on thehorizontal stop. Other alternative embodiments allow for self-spottingof free weight for generally vertical weightlifting activity.

Karlstrom in United States Published Patent Application 20040242383published 2 Dec. 2004 describes a weight machine is used foracceleration movement of heavy weights, and jumping and throwingexercises. The weight machine includes a hydraulic cylinder that willretard movement of the weight under gravity, and will permit freemovement against the force of gravity.

To the extent that the foregoing references are relevant to the presentinvention, they are herein specifically incorporated by reference. Tothe extent that the foregoing patents and citations are relevant to thepresent invention they are herein incorporated by reference. The portionof the disclosure of this patent document contains material which issubject to copyright protection. The copyright owner has no objection tothe facsimile reproduction by anyone of the patent document or thepatent disclosure, as it appears in the United States Patent andTrademark Office patent file or records, but otherwise reserves allcopyright rights whatsoever.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The present invention describes an exercise equipment device having

-   an exercise equipment base;-   two rear vertical risers connected with the said exercise equipment    base;-   two exercise equipment forward vertical risers connected with the    said exercise equipment base;-   an exercise equipment pivot connector connected with the said two    forward vertical risers;-   an exercise equipment pivot piece triangular region connected with    the said exercise equipment pivot connector;-   an exercise equipment vertical riser moveable stabilizer slidably    connected with each of the said two rear vertical risers;-   an exercise equipment pulley attachment connected with the said    exercise equipment vertical riser moveable stabilizer and,-   a seating region connected with the said exercise equipment base.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The foregoing and other features of the present invention will becomeapparent to one skilled in the art to which the present inventionrelates upon consideration of the following description of the inventionwith reference to the accompanying drawings, wherein:

FIG. 1 is a perspective from back to front of a piece of exerciseequipment according to the invention;

FIG. 2 is a side view of the piece of exercise equipment with the rearon the left and the front on the right according to FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a rear view of the piece of exercise equipment according toFIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is a front view of the piece of exercise equipment according toFIG. 1;

FIG. 5 is a plan view of the piece of exercise equipment according toFIG. 1;

FIG. 6 is a partial view of a further embodiment according FIG. 2.

FIG. 7 is a plan view a piece of exercise equipment according to theinvention;

FIG. 8 is an alternate embodiment of FIG. 2

FIG. 9 is a rear view of the piece of exercise equipment according toFIG. 1; and,

FIG. 10 is a front view of the piece of exercise equipment according toFIG. 1;

With more particular reference to the drawings the following is setforth.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to a multi-purpose exercise device. Thedevice permits weight lifting in a variety of the positions. The devicefacilitates the removal and replacement of the weights with ease. Thedevice further is useful for chin-ups, knee raises, and dips.

As best seen in FIG. 1 is a piece of exercise equipment 10. The exerciseequipment 10 has a exercise equipment base 12. The exercise equipmentbase 12 is conveniently rectangular and may for example be four feet byfour feet. The exercise equipment base 12 has an exercise equipment basefirst leg 14, an exercise equipment base second leg 16, an exerciseequipment base third leg 18, and an exercise equipment base fourth leg20. The exercise equipment base first leg 14 is bolted to the exerciseequipment base second leg 16 and the exercise equipment base third leg18. The exercise equipment base second leg 16 is also bolted to theexercise equipment base fourth leg 20. The exercise equipment base thirdleg 18 is bolted to the exercise equipment base fourth leg 20.

The exercise equipment base first leg 14 and the exercise equipment basefourth leg 20 are in parallel relationship. The exercise equipment basesecond leg 16 and exercise equipment base third leg 18 are also in aparallel relationship. The exercise equipment base first leg 14 andexercise equipment base fourth leg 20 are conveniently from about threefeet to about five feet in length. The exercise equipment base secondleg 16 and exercise equipment base third leg 18 are conveniently fromabout four feet to about six feet in length.

The materials utilized to form the exercise equipment 10 are, unlessotherwise indicated, steel of sufficient strength to meet the demands ofuse. The materials utilized to form the exercise equipment 10 may bepainted. Alternatively, all the parts herein may be made chrome platedor stainless steel.

A series of four-exercise equipment base diagonals 26 are bolted to thefour corners of the exercise equipment base 12. A series of two exerciseequipment rear vertical risers 30 extend upward from the exerciseequipment base second leg 16 and exercise equipment base third leg 18.The two exercise equipment rear vertical risers 30 are located at aboutone-third of the length of the respective exercise equipment base secondleg 16 and exercise equipment base third leg 18. Each exercise equipmentrear vertical riser 30 is conveniently from six feet to eight feet inlength.

Two exercise equipment forward vertical risers 32 extend upward from theexercise equipment base second leg 16 and the exercise equipment basethird leg 18 respectively. The two exercise equipment forward verticalrisers 32 are located at about one-third of the length of the respectiveexercise equipment base second leg 16 and exercise equipment base thirdleg 18. Each exercise equipment forward vertical riser 32 isconveniently from six feet to eight feet in length.

An exercise equipment pivot connector 34 is connected to the twoexercise equipment forward vertical risers 32. The exercise equipmentpivot connector 34 is generally perpendicular to the exercise equipmentforward vertical risers 32. The exercise equipment pivot connector 34 islocated is located between about 40% and 60% of the length of thevertical risers 32.

As best seen in FIG. 2 an exercise equipment pivot piece triangularregion 36 is connected with the exercise equipment pivot connector 34.The exercise equipment pivot piece triangular region 36 pivots orrotates about the exercise equipment pivot connector 34. The exerciseequipment pivot piece triangular region 36 has an exercise equipmentpivot piece triangular region 36 a, an exercise equipment pivot piecetriangular region 36 b, and an exercise equipment pivot piece triangularregion 36 c.

The exercise equipment pivot piece triangular region 36 a is from abouttwo and one half to four feet in length. The exercise equipment pivotpiece triangular region 36 b is from about three to five feet in length.The exercise equipment pivot piece triangular region 36 c is about threeto five feet in length.

Desirably the angle (φ) made by the junction of the said first exerciseequipment pivot piece leg 36 a and said third exercise equipment pivotpiece leg 36 c is between 55 degrees and 65 degrees. The angle made bythe junction of the said first exercise equipment pivot piece leg 36 aand said second exercise equipment pivot piece leg 36 b is between 70degrees and 85 degrees. The angle made by the junction of the firstexercise equipment pivot piece leg 36 b and the third exercise equipmentpivot piece leg 36 c is between 35 degrees and 45 degrees.

A pair of exercise equipment pivot piece triangular region stabilizers37 are connected at one end hereof with third exercise equipment pivotpiece leg 36 c. The opposite end of the exercise equipment pivot piecetriangular region stabilizers 37 are connected to the exercise equipmentpivot connector 34.

An exercise equipment first cross connector 38 extends between the twoexercise equipment forward vertical risers 32 at the opposite end of theof exercise equipment forward vertical risers 32 from the exerciseequipment base 12. The exercise equipment first cross connector 38 isconnected with each exercise equipment forward vertical riser 32 byconventional nuts, bolts, and washers.

An exercise equipment second cross connector 40 is located between thetwo exercise equipment rear vertical risers 30 at the opposite end ofthe of exercise equipment rear vertical risers 30 from the exerciseequipment base 12. The exercise equipment second cross connector 40 isconnected with each exercise equipment rear vertical riser 30 byconventional nuts, bolts, and washers.

As best seen in FIG. 3 and FIG. 4 is an exercise equipment pulleyattachment 44. The exercise equipment pulley attachment 44 is connectedto the exercise equipment second cross connector 40. The exerciseequipment pulley attachment 44 is connected to the exercise equipmentsecond cross connector 40 by conventional nuts, bolts, and washers. Theexercise equipment second cross connector 40 may be fixed in position orpermitted to have lateral movement.

An exercise equipment vertical riser moveable stabilizer 46 is locatedbetween the two exercise equipment rear vertical risers 30. The exerciseequipment vertical riser moveable stabilizer 46 is in a generallyperpendicular relationship to the two exercise equipment rear verticalrisers 30. An exercise equipment cable attachment 48 is connected withthe exercise equipment vertical riser moveable stabilizer 46.

An exercise equipment vertical riser channel 50 is located in each ofexercise equipment rear vertical risers 30 to receive the ends of theexercise equipment vertical riser moveable stabilizer 46. The twoexercise equipment vertical riser channels 50 are directly opposite oneanother.

The exercise equipment vertical riser moveable stabilizer 46 is free tomove vertically within the two exercise equipment vertical riserchannels 50 of the respective exercise equipment rear vertical risers30. For convenience, in a exercise equipment rear vertical risers 30 andexercise equipment forward vertical risers 32 both have a channel 50 inorder to reduce stock keeping units, e.g. the exercise equipment rearvertical risers 30 and the exercise equipment forward vertical risers 32may be identical.

A pair of exercise equipment horizontal stabilizers 52 extend betweenand are connected to each exercise equipment rear vertical risers 30 andeach exercise equipment forward vertical riser 32. The pair of exerciseequipment horizontal stabilizers 52 are secured by nuts, bolts, andwashers to the respective exercise equipment rear vertical risers 30 andthe exercise equipment forward vertical risers 32. The pair of exerciseequipment horizontal stabilizers 52 aid in the stability of the exerciseequipment 10.

A pair of exercise equipment upper frame pieces 60 extendperpendicularly from each exercise equipment rear vertical risers 30.The pair of exercise equipment upper frame pieces 60 are secured bynuts, bolts, and washers to the respective exercise equipment rearvertical risers 30. The pair of exercise equipment upper frame pieces 60are also fastened to each exercise equipment forward vertical risers 32and are secured by nuts, bolts, and washers to the respective exerciseequipment forward vertical risers 32.

An exercise equipment upper frame cylindrical cross bar 64 is located atthe end of the pair of exercise equipment upper frame pieces 60 at theopposite end from the exercise equipment forward vertical risers 32. Theexercise equipment upper frame cylindrical cross bar 64 is a cylindricalmetal bar that may be utilized as handhold for chin ups. The exerciseequipment upper frame cylindrical cross bar 64 is fixed with nuts andbolts and washers to each side of the pair of exercise equipment upperframe pieces 60. The exercise equipment upper frame cylindrical crossbar 64 may also be placed through openings in the pair of exerciseequipment upper frame pieces 60 (not shown).

A dip station 66 is attached between one of the exercise equipment rearvertical risers 30 and one the forward vertical risers 32. The dipstation 66 may be fixed in relation to height from the floor or attachedin a way so as to be varied in height from the floor.

A pair of exercise equipment base extensions 68 is best seen in FIG. 2.The exercise equipment base extension 68 is connected with the exerciseequipment base fourth leg 20 by conventional nuts, bolts, and washers.The two exercise equipment base extensions 68 are in a parallelrelationship to one another.

Also as seen in FIG. 2 is an exercise equipment base extension crosspiece 74. The exercise equipment base extension cross piece 74 isconnected with each exercise equipment base extension 68 at the endopposite the exercise equipment base fourth leg 20 by conventional nuts,bolts, and washers.

An exercise equipment base extension cross piece riser 80 extends upwardfrom the exercise equipment base extension cross piece 74. The exerciseequipment base extension cross piece riser 80 is a pedestal for anexercise equipment seat 84. The exercise equipment base extension crosspiece riser 80 is approximately one to two feet in length and may bemade to be adjustable.

The exercise equipment seat 84 is any conventional seat that is suitablefor a weight lifting exercise. The exercise equipment base extensioncross piece riser 80 is located centrally on the exercise equipment baseextension cross piece 74 and extends perpendicularly therefrom. Theconnection of the exercise equipment base extension cross piece 74 tothe exercise equipment base extension cross piece riser 80 and theexercise equipment base extension cross piece riser 80 to the exerciseequipment seat 84 is by conventional nuts, bolts, and washers.

A seat brace 84 a is connected at one end to the exercise equipment baseextension cross piece riser 80. The opposite end of the seat brace 84 ais connected to the exercise equipment base fourth leg 20. An exerciseequipment pivot piece support receiver 86 is fixed to the seat brace 84a. The exercise equipment pivot piece support receiver 86 is adapted topermit insertion of the exercise equipment pivot piece support 36 dtherein.

A hold down belt 88 is connected with the underside exercise equipmentseat 84. The hold down belt 88 may be in two pieces with each connectedwith the underside exercise equipment seat 84. Alternatively, hold downbelt 88 may be of a unitary construction and slipped through a looplocated on the underside exercise equipment seat 84. The hold down belt88 is utilized to hold a seated user of the exercise equipment 10 inplace on the exercise equipment seat 84.

An exercise equipment pivot piece foot rod 116 extends through anopening in the apex formed at the juncture of the first exerciseequipment pivot piece leg 36 a and the second exercise equipment pivotpiece leg 36 b. The exercise equipment pivot piece foot rod 116 istypically cylindrical in shape. One or more weights, as later described,may be placed on the exercise equipment pivot piece foot rod 116. Theexercise equipment pivot piece foot rod 116 is conveniently of asufficient length that it will contact the two closest exerciseequipment base diagonals 26. In this manner the exercise equipment pivotpiece foot rod 116 will not move past the two closest exercise equipmentbase diagonals 26.

A pair of exercise equipment pivot piece iron shoes 118 are mounted onthe exercise equipment pivot piece foot rod 116. The exercise equipmentpivot piece iron shoes 118 are located on opposite sides of the secondexercise equipment pivot piece leg 36 b. The exercise equipment pivotpiece iron shoes 118 are in a parallel relationship to one another.

An exercise equipment hand piece 122 extends through an opening in theapex formed at the juncture of the second exercise equipment pivot pieceleg 36 b and the third exercise equipment pivot piece leg 36 c. Theexercise equipment hand piece 122 is conveniently of sufficient lengthto permit a variety of exercises.

An exercise equipment pivot piece support 36 d is rotatably connectedwith the second exercise equipment pivot piece leg 36 b. An exerciseequipment pivot piece lock 36 e is fixed to second exercise equipmentpivot piece leg 36 b. The exercise equipment pivot piece lock 36 esecures the exercise equipment pivot piece support 36 d from freerotation

An exercise equipment U-bolt 120 extends through the third exerciseequipment pivot piece leg 36 c such that the U of the exercise equipmentU-bolt 120 faces away from the interior of the exercise equipment pivotpiece triangular region 36 and is disposed in a parallel relationship tothe two exercise equipment forward vertical risers 32.

An exercise equipment pulley cable 124 is connected with the exerciseequipment cable attachment 48. The exercise equipment pulley cable 124is passed upward through the exercise equipment pulley attachment 44.The opposite end of the exercise equipment pulley cable 124 ispermanently connected with an exercise equipment cable hook 126.

The exercise equipment pulley cable hook 126 is connectable with theexercise equipment U-bolt 120. In this manner the exercise equipmentpulley cable 124 may be detachably connected from the exercise equipmentpivot piece triangular region 36. Alternatively, the exercise equipmentpulley cable 124 may be permanently connected to the exercise equipmentU-bolt 120 and detachably connected to the exercise equipment cableattachment 48.

As best seen in FIG. 2, is an exercise equipment triangular regionhandhold 134. The exercise equipment triangular region handhold 134 isconnected between the second exercise equipment pivot piece triangularregion 36 b and the third exercise equipment pivot piece leg 36 caffixed to the first exercise equipment pivot piece leg 36 a. Theexercise equipment triangular region handhold 134 permits movement ofthe exercise equipment pivot piece triangular region 36 from a standingposition on seat 84. The exercise equipment triangular region handhold134 facilitates detachment of the exercise equipment pulley cable hook126 from the exercise equipment U-bolt 120.

An exercise equipment downrod 150 is connected to the exercise equipmentvertical riser moveable stabilizer 46. The exercise equipment downrod150 is vertically disposed between the exercise equipment rear verticalrisers 30. The exercise equipment downrod 150 has one or more openingsalong its length. The openings in the exercise equipment downrod 150permit one or more weight extender pieces 156 to be inserted through theopenings in the exercise equipment downrod 150.

One or more weights 160 may be placed on the weight extender pieces 156to vary the weight resistance during the use of the exercise equipment10. Alternatively, the weights used herein may be the stacking typeappropriately affixed to the exercise equipment downrod 150.

In one aspect of use a person desiring exercise is seated on theexercise equipment seat 84. The hold down belt 88 may be fastened aroundthe person desiring exercise. With the desired amount of weights 160placed on the weight extender pieces 156 the person desiring exercisewill grip the exercise equipment hand piece 122 with the hands and pulldownward on the exercise equipment hand piece 122 thus moving the 124and lifting the weights 160.

In a second aspect of use a person desiring exercise may use the feet toraise the weights 160 by placing the feet on the exercise equipmentpivot piece iron shoes 118 and pressing toward the two exerciseequipment forward vertical risers 32. The exercise equipment pivot piecefoot rod 116 being of a sufficient length will contact the frontalexercise equipment base diagonals 26 thereby limiting the downwardmotion of the exercise equipment pivot piece foot rod 116.

In a third aspect of use a person desiring exercise may disconnect theexercise equipment pulley cable 124 by raising the exercise equipmenttriangular region handhold 134 a sufficient distance to obtain slack inthe exercise equipment pulley cable 124. The exercise equipment pulleycable hook 126 may then be moved away from the exercise equipment U-bolt120. A balanced load of weights may be placed on the exercise equipmentpivot piece foot rod 116 and used for low bar lifts from a standingposition behind the seat 84. The exercise equipment pivot piece supportreceiver 86 may be used to retain the exercise equipment pivot piecesupport 36 d in a position facilitating handling of the exerciseequipment pivot piece triangular region exercise equipment pivot piecesupport 36 d.

In a fourth aspect of use a person desiring exercise may do chin-ups bygripping the exercise equipment upper frame cylindrical cross barexercise equipment upper frame cylindrical cross bar 64. The exerciseequipment base diagonal 26 attached to the exercise equipment rearvertical risers 30 may be used as a foot rest while doing chin-ups.

From the above description of the invention, those skilled in the artwill perceive improvements, changes and modifications. Suchimprovements, changes and modifications within the skill of the art areintended to be covered by the appended claims.

1. An exercise equipment device having an exercise equipment base; tworear vertical risers connected with the said exercise equipment base;two exercise equipment forward vertical risers connected with the saidexercise equipment base; an exercise equipment pivot connector connectedwith the said two forward vertical risers; an exercise equipment pivotpiece triangular region connected with the said exercise equipment pivotconnector; an exercise equipment vertical riser moveable stabilizerslidably connected with each of the said two rear vertical risers; anexercise equipment pulley cable attachment connected with the saidexercise equipment vertical riser moveable stabilizer; and, a seatingregion connected with the said exercise equipment base.
 2. The exerciseequipment device according to claim 1, wherein the said exerciseequipment pivot piece triangular region comprises a first exerciseequipment pivot piece leg, a second exercise equipment pivot piece leg,and, a third exercise equipment pivot piece leg, and provided furtherthe angle made by the junction of the said first exercise equipmentpivot piece leg and said third exercise equipment pivot piece leg isbetween 55 degrees and 65 degrees.
 3. The exercise equipment deviceaccording to claim 2, further comprising an exercise equipment pivotpiece foot rod passing through the apex formed by the said firstexercise equipment pivot piece leg and the said second exerciseequipment pivot piece leg, and provided further the said exerciseequipment pivot piece foot rod is perpendicular to the plane of the saidexercise equipment pivot piece triangular region.
 4. The exerciseequipment device according to claim 3, wherein the ends of the saidexercise equipment pivot piece foot rod extend beyond the nearest pointof each of the said two forward vertical risers.
 5. The exerciseequipment device according to claim 2, further comprising an exerciseequipment hand piece passing through the apex formed by the said secondexercise equipment pivot piece leg and the said third exercise equipmentpivot piece leg, and provided further the said exercise equipment handpiece is perpendicular to the plane of the said exercise equipment pivotpiece triangular region.
 6. The exercise equipment device according toclaim 2, wherein the angle made by the junction of the said firstexercise equipment pivot piece leg and the said second exerciseequipment pivot piece leg is between 70 degrees and 85 degrees; and theangle made by the said second exercise equipment pivot piece leg and thesaid third exercise equipment pivot piece leg is 35 degrees to 45degrees.
 7. The exercise equipment device according to claim 1, havingan exercise equipment downrod connected with the said exercise equipmentvertical riser moveable stabilizer.
 8. The exercise equipment deviceaccording to claim 7, wherein at least one weight extender piece extendsperpendicularly from the said exercise equipment downrod, for when inuse, the said at least one weight extender piece receiving one or moreweights.
 9. The exercise equipment device according to claim 8, havingan exercise equipment pulley cable connected with the said exerciseequipment pivot piece triangular region and the said exercise equipmentdownrod.
 10. The exercise equipment device according to claim 1, havingan exercise equipment upper frame cross bar connected with the said twoexercise equipment forward vertical risers.
 11. The exercise equipmentdevice according to claim 1, having two exercise equipment basediagonals each extending between each of the said vertical risers andthe said exercise equipment base, and having two exercise equipment basediagonals each extending between each of the said vertical risers andthe said exercise equipment base.
 12. The exercise equipment deviceaccording to claim 1, further comprising a hold down belt attached tothe said seating region
 13. The exercise equipment device according toclaim 1, further comprising an exercise equipment triangular regionhandle attached to first exercise equipment pivot piece leg.
 14. Theexercise equipment device according to claim 1, further comprising apair of exercise equipment upper frame pieces attached to each of thesaid vertical risers, and provided further an exercise equipment upperframe cylindrical cross bar extends between the said pair of exerciseequipment upper frame pieces.